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  • Two Local Groups Vie For City's Parking

    Friday, February 03, 2012

    The city of Sacramento has released the names of the 13 groups interested in bidding on its parking operations – and two of them have local ties.

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    Mosquito Spraying Still on Hold

    Friday, February 03, 2012

    Mosquito and Vector Control Districts in California say they will be unable to kill off any adult mosquitoes…if no action is taken by the United States Senate.

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    Thousands To Stampede In Davis

    Friday, February 03, 2012

    If you’re planning to be in Davis this Sunday you might have to make way for…a “stampede.”

  • Commentary: Trains, Cars and Pedestrians Don't Mix

    Friday, February 03, 2012

    Last weekend’s fatal crash between a Regional Transit light-rail train and an S-U-V has some people talking about better safety gates at railroad crossings. Commentator Ginger Rutland thinks driver education may be a better corrective.

  • Interest Groups Rack Up Record Spending on Lobbyists

    Thursday, February 02, 2012

    Special interest groups have set a new spending record for lobbying in California. The government watchdog group Common Cause has issued its report on who’s spending, who’s raising money.. and how much.

  • Chapel At UNR Proposed

    Thursday, February 02, 2012

    Creating an interfaith chapel on the University of Nevada, Reno campus…that’s the goal of a group of religious leaders.

  • US Expands Forest Restoration

    Thursday, February 02, 2012

    U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $40 million for forest restoration projects throughout the country…including California:

Theatre Review: Forbidden Broadway and Ruthless
Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Sacramento Theatre Company and the Cosmopolitan Cabaret are currently staging strikingly similar shows, giddy musical revues with outrageous costumes and over-the-top acting. It's a happy coincidence for fans of musical comedy.


Poultry In Motion: How To Cook Duck
Thu, Feb 02, 2012

You don’t have to be a duck hunter to enjoy a great duck dinner. Food reporter Elaine Corn discovered a new way to cook duck from a local chef.


Parolee Program Honors Participants
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Two-thirds of California prison parolees end up back in prison. A relatively new program run by state and local school officials shows that number can be significantly reduced.


Dozens of Sacramento Area Students Accept Football Scholarships
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

A local player and coach talk about the concept of giving students an education because of their athleticism.


Court Ruling, Facebook IPO Jolt California Budget
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug. Right now, the California state budget might feel like both.


State Surveyors Say Average Snowpack Will Be Tough to Reach
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

The second California snow survey of the year found a little more snow on the ground—but not enough to make up for the dry conditions so far this season. Hydrologists are reporting some of the lowest snow measurements on record.


Rising Health Costs a Root Cause of Labor Strikes, UCLA Expert Says
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California went on strike yesterday. One expert says this is not the first time health workers are walking out over benefits, and it may not be the last.


City-Sanctioned Needle Exchange Program Strives to Reduce Blood-Borne Illness
Wed, Feb 01, 2012

An independent program in the City of Sacramento works to keep blood-borne illness at bay by giving away sterile needles to drug users. But needle exchange isn't allowed in other parts of the county.


State Lawmakers Decide Fate of Bills
Tue, Jan 31, 2012

A deadline has come and gone for bills introduced in the California legislature last year. They had to pass the house they were introduced in Tuesday, to keep going through the rest of the two-year session.


Budget Cleanup: Cash Crunch, School Bus Funds
Tue, Jan 31, 2012

They’re called “budget clean-up bills,” bills intended to deal with fallout from the spending plan state lawmakers passed last year. The Assembly Budget Committee took action Tuesday to avoid a cash crunch and redirect a big cut to school bus funds.


Community Cleans Up Racist Graffiti
Tue, Jan 31, 2012

The hateful words and initials are gone from Mae Fong Park in Sacramento, but the shock is still there for residents.


Deadline Looms for Parking Deal to Keep Kings
Tue, Jan 31, 2012

The City of Sacramento is one step closer to finding out how much its parking operations are worth…and if leasing them can finance a new arena downtown.


City Still Recovering From Hacked Website
Tue, Jan 31, 2012

The City of Sacramento’s computer security staff hopes to have all of the city’s web pages back up and running before Thursday.


Roundup: Assembly Debates Heated Bills
Mon, Jan 30, 2012

Facing Tuesday's deadline to pass bills introduced last year through their chamber of origin, California Assembly members took floor votes on several provocative measures Monday.


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Nevada A Safe Bet For Romney And Start Of Likely Bad Month For Rivals

Fri, Feb03, 2012

Nevada is, in part, such friendly territory for Romney because of its place in the Mormon Corridor, a group of states fanning out from Utah which, besides Nevada, include Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho and southern California with significant populations of Romney's fellow Mormons.

Argentina, Britain Trade Barbs, As Prince William Arrives At Falklands

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The upcoming 30th anniversary of the Falklands war has heightened tensions between the two countries.

Air Force To Cut Troop Levels By 10,000

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The Air Force on Friday detailed plans to cut the service by nearly 10,000 active, National Guard and Reserve members next year, as part of a broad move to downsize and shift capabilities around the country to be better prepared for wars of the future.

On Positive Jobs Report, Nasdaq Hits 11-Year High

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The Dow registered its highest reading in close to four years.

Near Syria's Capital, The Evidence Of Heavy Fighting

Fri, Feb03, 2012

Fighting between rebel forces and the Syrian government has been taking place in many areas, including the eastern suburbs of Damascus. The rebels actually took control of some suburbs, but a visit by a journalist found that the government forces had regained control after fighting that caused considerable damage.

Military Judge Denies Request To Delay Sept. 11 Case At Guantanamo

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The lawyers were asking for more time to file memos on why Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his alleged co-conspirators should not be tried in a capital case.

The Surprising Story Of A Super Bowl Snack

Fri, Feb03, 2012

From Cheetos to Doritos, fried corn snacks have become a fixture at Super Bowl parties. But the original American corn chip, the Frito, was first meant to be a healthy side dish and ingredient for cooking.

Senator Demands Answers from Freddie Mac's Regulator

Fri, Feb03, 2012

Sen. Robert Casey, D-Pa., today sent a series of questions to Freddie's regulator, highlighting how much remains unknown about the mortgage giant's controversial bets against American homeowners.

Vermont Inmates Hide Image Of Pig On Police Decals

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The visual epithet was put on 30 cruisers and went unnoticed for four years.

Can Komen Recover From Controversy?

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The breast cancer organization has suffered one of the worst public relations disasters in recent memory. Komen relies heavily on positive associations with its cause, but restoring its luster will be quite a task.

Winklevoss Twins May Reap $300 Million From Facebook IPO

Fri, Feb03, 2012

That is somewhat ironic, of course, since they so famously sued Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their idea when he created the social media website while they were all students at Harvard. The case was eventually settled.

Komen's Race To Reverse Course: Questions And A PR Challenge

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The nation's largest breast cancer charity now says it will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood. But public relations specialists say the Komen foundation will have a tough time rebuilding its nonpartisan reputation.

Federal Prosecutors Drop Doping Case Against Cyclist Lance Armstrong

Fri, Feb03, 2012

A federal prosecutor said the case had been closed, but gave no details as to why.

Voting Heads West: A Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus Primer

Fri, Feb03, 2012

While hotels along the Vegas Strip are full of Super Bowl fans and convention attendees this weekend, another event will be playing out Saturday at more than 100 locations across the state. Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses will be taking place, and mostly in low-key places.

Afghans View Peace Talks With Hope, Suspicion

Fri, Feb03, 2012

The surprise announcement that the U.S. and the Taliban could soon begin peace talks in Qatar may have increased the chances of a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. But some Afghans wonder whether such talks are about stabilizing Afghanistan — or just helping U.S. troops leave.



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